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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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